Port Performance
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Coronavirus container contraction threat
11/03/2020The containerised trade sector could see a large contraction in global container demand this year as a result of coronavirus. READ more
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Acquisitions a priority for Turkish operator
17/01/2020Gateway terminal acquisitions in emerging markets will be a big focus for a Turkish terminal operator in the next five years. READ more
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New deal signals end to trade war
16/12/2019The US and China have negotiated a preliminary trade deal which will halt a new set of US tariffs on Chinese imports and could prevent further economic strain on US west coast ports. READ more
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Chinese influence overhyped, says Drewry
04/12/2019Global expansion and influence by Chinese port companies is not as significant as the hype that surrounds it, a maritime consultancy has said. READ more
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British port wins ESPO Award 2019
14/11/2019A British port has been awarded the ESPO Award 2019 in recognition of its successful strategy to reach out to the local community and to directly communicate with the port citizens. READ more
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Look beyond trade war, advises Drewry
02/10/2019The US-China trade war may continue to dominate headlines but there are macro-economic factors at work which are “more important” in determining future trade patterns, a ports expert has said. READ more
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Sustainability and CSR rewarded
17/09/2019A major terminal operator has won an award for its sustainability reporting and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. READ more
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Port operator is “cautiously optimistic”
02/09/2019A major global port operator has said it plans to continue building its global terminal network and search for opportunities to acquire overseas terminals as it published its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2019. READ more
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Shanghai rated world's best-connected port
12/08/2019A Chinese port has topped the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) 2019 ranking of the world’s best-connected ports. READ more
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Trade war still hinders HPT Trust
25/07/2019Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPT Trust) has once again reported “challenging” market conditions with the US-China trade war and Brexit amongst the issues which “threaten the recovery of global trade”. READ more
